Tree Care Tips from Arbor Masters

Arbor Masters is with you even after we’ve left your property. Get expert tree care tips from our blog to keep up your trees' beauty and value.

Arbor Masters crew using bucket truck to safely remove large mature tree with professional tree removal equipment.
Tree Removal vs. Pruning: Making the Right Choice for Your Quad Cities Property
Learn when tree removal vs. pruning is right for your Davenport property. Expert ISA arborist guidance on making preservation-first decisions that protect your home and investment.
An Arbor Masters Certified Arborist installing steel cable support systems between tree branches while working from an elevated bucket truck to ensure proper placement high in the tree canopy.
How Cabling and Bracing Can Save Your OKC Trees from Severe Oklahoma Weather
One Oklahoma storm can destroy decades of growth. Protect your OKC trees from winter ice and spring tornado damage with expert cabling and bracing this season.
Ice-covered tree branches during Kansas City winter storm showing conditions that require professional tree risk assessment and preventive care.
Essential Winter Tree Services for Homeowners in Lee’s Summit: Risk Assessment, Removal & Plant Health Care
Don't let winter storms destroy your trees! Learn which essential winter tree services keep properties in Lee’s Summit safe, strong, and storm-ready.
Arbor Masters bucket truck positioned for winter tree pruning near a Johnson County, Kansas home.
4 Reasons Why Arborists Recommend Winter Tree Pruning for Kansas City Trees
Arborists agree: winter pruning in Kansas City is essential for healthy, storm-ready trees. Find out when and why timing makes all the difference.
Arborist performing winter tree removal by climbing and cutting a tall trunk with safety gear.
Why Arborists Recommend Winter for Tree Removal and Major Pruning
Think tree work has to wait for spring? Think again. Winter tree removal in Cedar Rapids is safer, cheaper, and smarter – see why the pros prefer it.
Vibrant fall foliage displaying brilliant yellows, oranges, and reds along forest path in healthy Midwest woodland.
How to Make Your Midwest Trees’ Fall Colors More Vibrant: A Tree Care Guide for Spectacular Autumn Foliage
Tired of dull fall trees? Discover proven methods to enhance fall tree colors in the Midwest through strategic fertilization, pruning & soil treatments.
Close-up of a tree trunk with girdling roots wrapping tightly around the base, restricting the root flare and trunk growth.
Spotting and Fixing Dangerous Girdling Roots Before They Strangle Your Trees
Girdling roots in Des Moines can silently kill mature trees. Learn how to spot early signs, best treatment timing, and when removal is the safer choice.
A severely leaning tree showing structural issues that require professional assessment to determine risk level and preservation options.
Is a Professional Tree Assessment Worth It? When Tulsa Trees Need Expert Evaluation
Wondering if your Tulsa tree needs professional assessment? Learn when expert evaluation is worth the investment and how it can save you money while preserving your valuable trees.
Dormant oak tree against clear blue winter sky in Davenport Iowa.
Winter Oak Pruning in the Quad Cities: The Right Time for Healthy Resilient Trees
Winter is the only safe season to prune oaks in the Quad Cities. Learn why proper timing protects your trees and keeps them healthy year after year.
Professional lot clearing in progress on an Oklahoma City property with cleared brush and preserved trees in the background.
Lot Clearing in OKC: Complete Guide to Permits, Process, and Best Practices
Clear your Oklahoma City lot the right way – fast. Learn OKC lot clearing regulations, permit steps, and pro tips to avoid delays and costly fines
A large tree fallen on residential home in Wichita showing severe property damage from wind failure.
Preventing Wind Damage to Wichita Trees: The Science Behind Proper Pruning
Don’t let the next storm tear through your yard. Learn how expert pruning from Wichita’s ISA Certified Arborists is key to preventing wind damage to your trees.
A mature live oak tree standing majestically in a Texas field, showcasing the natural beauty these trees bring to the Dallas-Fort Worth landscape.
Protecting Mature Live Oaks: Winter Storm Guide for Fort Worth Homeowners
Winter storms threaten DFW’s live oaks – learn how certified arborists protect them through strategic pruning, cabling, and bracing before damage strikes.